Also, the new issue of Free Inquiry, available now, has a special section on atheists' battle for equality in the military, guest edited by MAAF's Jason Torpy.

Maryam Namazie on the Muslim Brotherhood's assertion that a declaration decrying violence against women conflicts with Islam: "I could have told you that."

CFI-Indiana took part in a protest against a voucher bill in the "Rally 4 Public Education" at the Indiana statehouse. (Which, as you can see by the use of a "4" instead of "for," is necessary. Kidding!)

Stuff happening in London! CFI-UK has a ton of events happening in the next few weeks, and also London Black Atheists will host Leo Igwe who will talk about atheism in black communities on March 25 (or, as they say over there, "25 March").

Florida fake-psychics who defrauded clients of $25 million cop to their scam, but their "ringleader" is going to trial.

The Economist points out that Melissa Rogers, new head of the administration's faith-based office, may be more of a wall-of-separation hardliner than Obama (which wouldn't be hard, frankly).

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Paul Fidalgo has been communications director of the Center for Inquiry since 2012. He holds a master’s degree in political management from George Washington University, and has worked previously for FairVote: The Center for Voting and Democracy and the Secular Coalition for America. Paul is also an actor and musician whose work includes five years performing with the American Shakespeare Center. He lives in Maine with his wife and kids. His blog at the Patheos network is iMortal, and he tweets at @paulfidalgo.